When Mechanics Become Yield-Critical: Motion Design for the Advanced Packaging Era
Advanced packaging has created new process bottlenecks related to the internal mechanics of the packaging equipment. This interview of Justin Bressi, Aerotech outlines the design trade-offs.
Jeff Bezos wants to change manufacturing with AI
What is Jeff Bezos up to? That was the question buzzing yesterday after The Wall Street Journal reported that the humble bookseller is in talks to raise $100 billion for a fund that would buy manufacturing companies “and seek to use AI technology to accelerate their path to automation.” What we know, based on sources familiar with the […]
Ras Laffan attack raises spectre of prolonged LNG supply disruption
Severe damage to Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG complex is likely to prolong supply disruption well beyond initial expectations, with traders and analysts now warning of the potential for a sustained outage and extended gas price volatility. Questioned by specialist energy news outlet, Montel News, Tom Marzec-Manser, Director of European gas and LNG at Wood Mackenzie […]
ICYMI: When AI steals your memory chips: How EMS and OEM companies can survive the 2026 supply crisis
AI isn’t just transforming technology: it’s draining the global memory supply and putting electronics manufacturers under massive pressure. In 2026, survival won’t depend on budget, but on procurement intelligence and speed.
Strong AI Momentum to Drive 24.8% Growth in Foundry Revenue in 2026; Selective Price Increases Emerging, Says TrendForce
TrendForce’s latest research on the foundry industry reveals that continued investment in the AI arms race by North American CSPs and AI startups will keep demand for AI processors and supporting ICs strong in 2026. Global foundry revenue is projected to grow 24.8% YoY to approximately US$218.8 billion, with TSMC expected to post the largest […]